331443-001 - HP ESL E Ultrium 460 Tape Drive

Product Description

The HP ESL E Ultrium 460 Tape Drive, identified by part number 331443-001, is a powerful data storage solution based on the LTO-4 (Linear Tape-Open) technology. This drive offers a substantial native storage capacity of 400GB, which can be expanded to 800GB when utilizing hardware data compression. This makes it an exceptionally efficient medium for backing up large volumes of data, reducing the number of tapes required and lowering storage costs. The drive's performance is equally impressive, with native data transfer rates reaching up to 120 MB/sec, ensuring that backups can be completed quickly, even in demanding enterprise environments. Connectivity is established via a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, providing high bandwidth and reliable data transfer, which is essential for high-performance backup and restore operations. The Ultrium 460 drive is designed for integration into servers or tape libraries, supporting both internal and external configurations depending on the specific implementation. Its robust design is geared towards continuous operation and high reliability, making it a trusted choice for mission-critical data protection. Beyond its capacity and speed, the HP ESL E Ultrium 460 supports advanced features such as hardware-based encryption and compression, which enhance data security and storage efficiency. This drive is an integral part of a comprehensive data protection strategy, offering a secure, reliable, and cost-effective solution for long-term archiving and disaster recovery. Its compatibility with the LTO roadmap ensures a degree of future-proofing for data storage investments.